spouse — a husband or wife, considered in relation to their married partner
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a husband or wife, considered in relation to their married partner
Pronunciation (IPA): /spaʊs/
Korean meaning: 배우자, 남편 또는 아내
Korean pronunciation: **스파**우스
Example Sentences
- My spouse thinks pineapple on pizza is a crime against humanity.
- Both spouses must sign the tax return.
- Finding a spouse who laughs at your terrible jokes is true love.
spouse
NOUN//spaʊs//
a husband or wife, considered in relation to their married partner
💡 Concept
A woman serves coffee to her spouse during breakfast
🎵 Rhyme
A spouse, a house, and a tiny mouse!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/spaʊs/
🇬🇧 UK/spaʊs/
🌳Etymology
Rootspons
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'espous'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'sponsus'(약속한 사람)에서 나왔습니다. 결혼은 서로에 대한 약속이라는 개념이 담겨있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
housemousegrouse
house
mouse
grouse
🔗Collocations
surviving spouse
spouse benefits
former spouse
spouse visa
meet one's spouse
military spouse
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My spouse thinks pineapple on pizza is a crime against humanity.”
“Both spouses must sign the tax return.”
😄 Fun example
“Finding a spouse who laughs at your terrible jokes is true love.”
“The company offers health insurance for employees and their spouses.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
partnerhusbandwifemateconsort
Antonyms
bachelorsingle
Related
marriageweddingfamilyrelationshipmatrimony
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